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Used 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Sedan Consumer Reviews

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3.13 out of 5 stars

So far so good

sharon, 08/05/2009
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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My alero 2003 has been so far pretty good. Going on a 2,000 mile trip within the next couple of days. Only problem I have is front driver side tire seems to have problems - rotate every 2,500 miles and gas mileage not the greatest. Used to buy Fords but they have the worst paint jobs in my opinion. Rust out. Chev's never have rusted; my dad always bought Oldsmobile so thought I would take his advise.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My Alero Experience

lisa, 06/11/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is stylish and fun to drive - when it works. My brakes have been replaced 5 times, last time they put a special GM "kit" on so that it won't happen again. I have replaced the drive belt twice, the power steering pump twice, my radio antenna and air conditioning recently stopped working and I'm tired of throwing money into it. I had one minor bumper scrape, it was expensive to fix, but it held up very well in the accident. I'd say it was a lemon, but I am not the only person with these problems.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

goodbye to the almighty alero

manda, 04/16/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had my Alero for 2 years now. It was my 1st car and at first I loved it. The sound system in it is great but thats about it. I have had to replace both front bearings on it every 6 months and is crazy expensive to do being a college kid. It was a good 1st car to me but I need something more reliable.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellence with the Alero

nosralj, 02/26/2003
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GX 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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After leasing an Alero in '99, I bought another 4 door GX in 2002, but this one was a manual. This car was a steal and with the rebates I was able to get it for $17k. The car drives beautifully and gives off a solid feel. I had minimum problems only having problems with the backseat door paneling pealing due to the extreme Arizona heat. If I'm ever in an accident, I have the confidence that the other car won't punch a hole in the Alero like paper machete. With it's sporty exterior and manual transmission to boot, provides me the pleasure of driving a sport car at a reasonable price. Great car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving It!

Loving It!, 06/19/2008
2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car. What I really wanted was a grand am but i couldn't get one due to my credit so i got the closest one to it. I absolutely love this car! It has about 111K on it, it has a few squeals in the front i think its just because I hit a pothole too hard and the ignition sticks a bit but nothing serious so far. I love that it has that sporty feel to it and it beats the hell out of my Mercury Tracer I had.

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